The Only Jig You Ever Need (Jig Modifications)

[@edwardcowan7012]

In the 70’s I was in a BASS club and one of our members was there when the first BASS tournament was won flipping a jig. That’s when I started jig fishing and it’s been one of my favorite baits ever since. I make my own jigs and made a mold to pore jigs on an offset worm hook. My jig is almost exactly like that. Most versatile design ever and the best swim jig around vegetation I’ve found. And I’ve spent the last 50 years looking!

[@peadookie]

Man, as a newbie, I'm stoked to watch this and read the comments. Just bought a DB structure jig yesterday!

[@taylorsmith1215]

I have caught ALOT of fish on the structure jig! I do remember when using braid I bent the hook out a couple times early on when they first started making them... but I rarely throw a jig on braid anymore. 20lb flouro is all I throw it on these days. That jig is one of 3 I throw all the time! Good info! Love it!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Yea with the way they design the jig head with the hook flouro is the only way to go. You figured it out as well good job

[@purewaterswva.5409]

Man, this is the second bait that I have in my arsenal. .I simply can't believe this, after looking an try multiple jigs, the structure jig is the bomb...darn, you keep giving away secrets

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Ha, I know I gotta come up with some different ideas.

[@purewaterswva.5409]

Heck, it's pretty cool knowing that my bait selection isnt to far off from a pro, helps with confidence.thanks sir

[@northeastgiants775]

Here’s my swim jig set-up. 7’3 MH 30lb braid to 17-20lb fluro via Alberto knot never lost one from the knot failure and I don’t bend out hooks. Even finesse jigs just lean into instead of giving the beans love the channel brother

[@northeastgiants775]

And I like a softer tip maybe a 35-tip 65 backbone

[@diminshedlives1960]

I totally agree! Two years ago, I had never caught a fish on a jig after years and of trying. I bought several Structure Jigs, and it became a confidence bait for me.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Thats awesome to hear

[@terryreed7996]

Love the rage menace as a trailer turned on its side for the winter!

[@dantegmo]

Great video and I totally agree with you. I have been fishing the strike king structure jig ever since I have been fishing jigs. Tried some other ones too but I always came back to it. Also, its pretty cheap at Walmart too. One of the things about bass fishing is that like you said... so many people are making jigs and you can literally go done a tackle/bait rabbit hole... all the while you could be keeping it simple and gain confidence in a bait faster if you stick to the basics.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Well said!

[@sbaner5]

Absolutely on of your best videos! Great job, Todd. Good luck with the upcoming BassMasters.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Thanks hopefully I can catch a couple

[@Zanzabar5]

Yeah this is great content.

[@callaseter4811]

Thanks for your tips . Direct and to the point . Gained a subscriber. You should have 10 million. I had abandoned the jig for a while now and have been Texas rigging a kinky beaver with good results. I had gone to a EWG 5/0 hook after a couple of times of bringing it in with the bait balled up in the curve of the hook . Went to a wider , bigger hook to relieve that . Now I have to rethink that lol . Thanks man ! 🙏🥰

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

👍

[@troyseal9877]

Great video man. Keeping it simple makes it easier to get someone to throw something they aren't great at or don't have much confidence in. I struggle with full size jigs.

[@scootercharles5600]

After doing the last modification to my Strike King Pro Model jigs, my success rate (leading to much more confidence) went way up! Thank you!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

You bet

[@fishingwife]

Great informative video! Jig has become a confidence and big fish bait for me. I started pouring/tying my own about 5 years ago but still see so much value in what Todd is saying. Keep it simple but the right mod can make the world of difference...

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Thats cool that you make your own, I always wanted to do that.

[@jshah1961]

The Strike King DBS is a amazing all around Jig and one of my go to Jigs on my Lake, but I also love the Strike King Comeback Jig it has a really nice drop profile and it sits nice when it hits the bottom. Great and informative video as always!

[@C.Adams82]

I 110% agree with you. The DB structure jig is the only jig I throw. It works in any situation, no other jig on the market is like it.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Right on!!!!!!!!!

[@bottomlinebassin2001]

Awesome tips brother, you're right on alot of people get confused on all the jigs out there then give up on it. Jig fishing will change your game!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

They sure can

[@bigdadace8588]

Simplified fishing works for me. Keeping a bait in the water = confidence. Thanks for honesty in your video’s

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

You bet

[@scottbostic6247]

I have just started throwing the jig on a regular basis. This is by far some great info. Thank you, thank you, thank you! This will help so much.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Good luck

[@randycrabtree6495]

The best jig head on the market with a couple of awesome colors.

[@funkymojo111]

New sub., just started throwing jigs within the last year or two, was a dedicated plastic baits user.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

let me know how it goes

[@sonnygreen9698]

Your pulling at my heartstrings when your talking jigs man, love me some jig fishing, I haven’t tried the structure jig yet but with this info your making me consider it, I have had some SK jigs in the past that have cost me some confidence in their line of jigs so I haven’t looked at them for quite some time, I’ll pick one or two up and give em a go.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Let me know!!!!!

[@sonnygreen9698]

@@toddcastledinefishing5924 you said you wanted to know so... I purchased two of the DB structure head jigs from SK, my hook up ratio is far better than in years past, I’m glad they moved the line tie point, I haven’t noticed any scarring in the mouth of the ones I have caught thus far, the hook penetrates cleanly and effectively, I personally would like to see a little stouter wire used on some of their lines in the lighter sizes they offer of other jigs (maybe older style jigs I still see) but with these, I am very happy with the performance. I think I may pick up a few of the Andy Montgomery designed skipping jigs next and give them a go. Good job guys !!!

[@scottclark1168]

I really enjoyed this video,I'm not the best with a jig but for the last 2 years it's been 1 of my main lures just trying to get better,this was a great video

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Hope it helps

[@lifespillsover6651]

Just found this video and am glad I did! Just getting back into fishing after purchasing a Kayak due to the Covid situation. Great information as I was struggling with so many jig styles and this will really help me get focused! I also like your no fluff but very clear and easy to understand style of your videos. Keep up the good work and good luck at Louisville Lake!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Welcome aboard! and good luck out there

[@reno-on6vw]

👍 best jig video ever! Like that structure jig!

[@justindonaldson18]

Great video! Caught many fish on these jigs in the past. I still may throw one from time to time, but lately I've swapped to a different jig because I get more bites with a different profile. I do like a few different trailers than what you mentioned, but you're dead on the money with what you did tell.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

👍👍

[@tablerockkid8237]

Finally, the truth about hooks. I hate the EWG style because of the exact reason you gave .... The hook point is 'hidden' from the 'line of pull' ...sometimes even lower/inside the line from the hook point and I've always believed this causes a lot of missed hook sets. Jigs, worms, creatures, whatever. - I like the offset straight shank wine style hook set up vs an EWG style. Great stuff Todd. Thanks for verifying my thinking. And yes, I'm pretty sure a fish doesn't care that a jig has a structure style head vs a football style, etc. 😊

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Nailed it

[@DubH46]

My cheap ass loves this. One jig for everything?! I'll take it. I suck at jig fishing so I am grateful for this. Thanks!!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Don't feel bad I'm lazy on changing baits sometimes so thats why I started throwing it everywhere.

[@patrickgazzara3992]

Thanks Todd I fish the jig quite a bit and have several good older ones that will be my modification guinea pigs.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Right on

[@jeffmiller8115]

Thanks Todd, keeping it simple, I’ve watched a boat load of the Texas team trail vids and been following you ever since, good luck at Hartwell

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

I appreciate that! I might need it never been

[@jeffmiller8115]

Todd Castledine Fishing- I’ve seen you a couple of years ago when watching you tube videos of fishing bc I retired in 2018 and wanted to strike out on my own fishing the bfl and did and took big bass and finished 14th as a co-angler in my first one on lake of the Ozarks

[@mikeantes9597]

Thank you Todd great tips absolutely agree with your choice of jig and colors keeping it simple👍 when I do have a jig without that clearance I will bend the hook up to gain a little. Bank fishing this morning here in N.E. got a 2.10 oz.L.m on a top water 2'of water clear 40 degree water Dec.26 🤔

[@kendalllunsford775]

I like the idea of keeping it simple..... This allows you to do that..... Great vid.... Thanks for sharing....!!!!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Thanks for watching!

[@bobbyswain7049]

Love the way you think man..........simple

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Always

[@darylgay3096]

The Bitsy Bug is one of the best jugs ever made catch them all year on it

[@davidball3461]

Ha! You don’t catch anything but dinks then. The hook would bend out with any other sized bass

[@jareddyer2900]

Interesting video on simple jig fishing

[@bhmsupra]

Excellent content Todd.

[@scottcampbell6738]

Thanks. That is the most information I’ve ever seen about a jig.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Thanks appreciate it

[@dannyhocutt8490]

I really enjoy your content you give up

[@bgrigsby1889]

I had never caught a bass on a jig till this year. One day I put two rods on the deck a swim jig and a flippin jig. I caught a bunch of nice fish that day. Not a day goes by now when i fish that i don't throw a jig for awhile and it seems to always get bit at least once.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Its amazing how doing that will work now if I could just do that with other techniques

[@davidallison976]

Gotta throw a jig, I like the Strike King pro mod with the rattle. So muddy up here in the Ohio. Maybe it’s BS, but just like you said, confidence! The structure is great, guess I could put a rattle on it? Haha, we all cut the skirts at times, why don’t they make them with short skirts? Have not seen any that way new.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

That way people can cut it the length they want. If not your stuck with the length they give you.

[@callaseter4811]

I have used the pro model as well for years with good results. Going to try the structure jig now also .

[@kenappleby8481]

Another great insightful video. Your perspective and reasoning is awesome when trying to describe why this over that or change this to do that.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Thanks

[@ronknight6400]

Great tips; this helps me narrow down my jig and trailer selection and colors immensely. Thanks.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Thats the plan!!!!!!

[@Fishingwithfaithoutdoors23]

The three baits in my arsenal at the moment that have caught 6lb bass is a lipless, jig, and a ol monster zoom worm. I don’t go nowhere with out those three baits. But of cute ol monster I put up when the water is below 60-55 degrees.

[@CMDAVISs]

not sure why but on one of our oxbow lakes off of the mississippi in louisiana they like finesse jigs and a black and blue with a green pumpkin always works. Every other oxbow 30 minutes from there a big jig works. But at this particular lake a finesse jig works 80 percent more of the time than a full size structure jig. I never understood why and mabe because its mostly pressure but it just works.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

It’s crazy how that works we have places like that, they seem the same but act so different

[@sharkillsbear]

Really good video. I'm new to bass fishing and the hook angle stuff really helped me. Thanks man!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

No problem!

[@jenlvjim]

I love the structure jig

[@patrickgazzara3992]

Yes, that jig and 4 16" Lowrance units LOL. Thanks enjoy your channel.

[@junovue]

How well does it come through grass versus a dedicated swim jig? Looking for a new swim jig

[@garrettmarshall225]

I like em all, but this vid is one your best 👍🏻

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Thanks

[@Showmethefish]

I've been using the RC tackle jigs...but I'll give strike king a shot...

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Good deal let me know

[@FishstixTv]

That’s the only jig I throw all year 🤘

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

ALL YEAR?. I gotta throw a frog a little. LOL

[@JoeyB7615]

I would be with you on the structure jig all the way if they would change that hook to a little smaller size but same gauge metal..I bend those out to often ..you can bend it back but you can only do that a few times and it's toast..all in all a really good jig for multiple techniques especially skipping if you tie the skirt down with a piece of 17 lb floro

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Man I fish heavy rods and throw it on 25# line and have never bent a hook and I bend everything

[@user-ds8it7nf8j]

Thanks for the tips and hope you made it through the hurricane alright

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Yea we just caught the edge of it

[@gabrielbordelon4046]

What do you wrap your rod handle with? Thank you the video Todd!

[@robpatterson2441]

Super video! Great tips and advice! Good luck down at Rayburn!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Thanks so much!

[@mattdobbins3890]

Great advise! Good luck to you in the tournaments! I’m pullin for ya👍🏻👍🏻

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Thanks

[@jimrob27]

I've seen some pros trim the brush guard at a bit of an angle towards the hook and I believe the reason was to increase hook up. Have you seen that much or recommend it?

[@jayblesfishing574]

Love the vids Todd! Where can I get that hat?

[@gary30229]

Todd have you ever thrown an Oldham Jig?

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Yes I used to all the time but i lost a lot of fish on them. I try not to be negative about other baits. What I’ll say is that the old way of football jigs and the line tie is why. This literally built this jig to offset that design flaw.

[@gary30229]

@@toddcastledinefishing5924 thx Todd.

[@jordanspalding6446]

SK structure jig. Best Jig on the market !!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Sure is

[@treyferguson2965]

Most guys would rather fish a dog on Ned rig or shakey head and get bites. Try that ball head jig and you'll get just about same amount of bites but your average size will go up. Works for me. There most time always some kind of jig bite going on. Kind of like top water. You just have to dial it In dependant on conditions and where the fish are.

[@Locknload556]

Excellent video!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Thank you

[@mobass8354]

Does that line tie not get beat up in rock of your dragging it?

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

It doesn't for me.

[@mobass8354]

Todd Castledine Fishing thanks!

[@bk9351]

I like the structure jig but not a fan of the huge bait keeper lead barb. I wish strike king would put a wire keeper or a screw lock. It is the most versatile jig from skipping to football head dragging.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Right on

[@davidball3461]

Football jig? No! It gets wedged between rocks and the hook angle is to stand up with a football head. If fish rock you need a football head. Actually try dragging a structure jig in rock instead of pretending ur already doing it

[@dave_fenlon]

Great video!!! I love that jig

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Thanks 👍

[@kennylloyd9117]

Thanks for info.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

You bet

[@coryherrman3314]

Nice breakdown

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Thanks

[@MrMfisher5]

I caught 17 bass today with 3/8 pro model rattle jig, bluegill color with bluegill colored rage swimmer as trailer. 3.75 size. They were tearing it up

[@kennethdennis9335]

Great info!! Thanks Todd!!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

You bet!

[@lisaj205]

Awesome! Thanks for this! Do you attach the jig directly to your fishing line? or do you use a leader swivel? Im new at jigs!

[@ctc100scr1]

Tie the jig directly to the line...

[@ryanvernatter3537]

Can you give me more info on jig weights and when to use it?

[@jerrywoodworking4997]

Great video thanks

[@timisoutdoors]

Reminds me of a Yamamoto Double Tail Hula Grub!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

It flaps more not as much spiraling action

[@castandchill]

do these come through chunk rock really well ?

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Depends, rock can always be tricky there are some many different types of chunk rock some are good some are bad no matter what jig. So I don't want to say yes and then it gets hung up as well where your throwing it.

[@castandchill]

@@toddcastledinefishing5924 i gotcha, yeah last weekne i fished a lake that i sware everything in my box got hung up in the rocks at least once Haha

[@camhester4251]

I have a few jigs with rattles on them and some small ones but I can't say i've ever caught a fish on one but I don't use it either , what are your thoughts on the rattles on a jig ? I use worms and beaver style baits like the SK rodent and rage tail texas rigged is my thing and SPRO frogs and chatterbait with rage tail trailer and do well but I'd like to use a jig just never had faith in it , please reply your thoughts , thanks for introducing me to the Falcon rod I will be ordering one

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

I like rattles deep, and if its real muddy. Doesn't mean I always throw them but I don't think it hurts either.

[@LongNguyen-jx4il]

Todd, rather than streamlining a RageBug like you did, have you considered a Menace instead? Would it achieve the same action you’re looking for straight out of the package?

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

I think there is a difference in the rage bug and menace and I've always revered the rage bug. Plus I carry them on me at all times.

[@davidball3461]

Huge difference in the 2. Imagine asking a STRIKE KING PRO TEAM MEMBER and asking if he has used a S.K. Menace grub. That’s Rich!

[@randycrabtree6495]

Rod Size? How does it make a difference in the action? I use a 7'2 mhf. I think I using wrong size?

[@derek25x16]

Is there a better time of year to throw 3/8 oz over 1/2 oz or vise versus

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

In my opinion no, I think where it might matter is just the scenario your in. Shallower rocky places I would throw something lighter, plus you can customize it like I do to make it skinnier and more subtle.

[@derek25x16]

@@toddcastledinefishing5924 appreciate it and ur contend

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

You bet

[@derek25x16]

@@toddcastledinefishing5924 one More question if u was gonna buy a Lews reel under 200 what reel would it be

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

That Lews speed spool pro series

[@fakechris6877]

Do they make this jig in less than 1/2 oz that’s not the baby structure jig? Only 1/2 3/4 and 1oz on tackle warehouse

[@BrianHillmanFishing]

Great information!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Thanks for watching!

[@treyferguson2965]

When you ask somebody how they caught em, and they say a jig! Then guy ties on a jig and fishes it for 2 hours with no bites they put it down and pick up a shakey head. There's 100 different ways to fish a jig. 10 different styles of jigs. Different weights. Skirts. Colors. Chunks or trailers. Guy could've been swimming a 1/2 ounce hack attack jig around boat docks catching fish or dragging a big 3/4 ounce green pumpkin football jig, with a pork chunk on it, through softball size chunk Rock. Or flipping a 1 ounce pitching jig through dollar pads getting a reaction strike. There's normally a jig bite of some kind going on. If your catching 2 and 3 pounders on a half ounce Texas rigged big worm or rage craw, tie on a big football jig 5/8 - 3/4 ounce with a good full skirt and put a pork chunk or some kind of trailer on it and you might be surprised 😮 jigs are good way to up size. Finesse ball head jigs half ounce are one of the most versatile jigs there is to me. You can tie one on and fish bank and boat docks with it and catch your numbers and big fish. If that jig goes by a 2 pounder chances are they'll eat it. You drag it by a 6 pounder they'll probably eat it too. You can take that same jig out to 20 foot of water and drag it offshore and catch fish to. Flip it skip it stroke it hop it crawl it drag it pitch it do anything with it. They'll catch large mouth, spots and small mouth. Deadly on small mouth.

[@jimbo0411]

Great video! I would love to see a jig hook setting dedicated video and how you play a fish on a jig video. Sometime i play them too much and give them a chance . I have got that thump on bridge pilings 20 foot down on a missle mini flip jig or even in buck brush in spring in 3ft on a football I made. I played the fish, tried to turn him away from the motor in the back and lost him. Usually up North I go 15 lb flouro. Lost some big uns too. Heartbreaking. Not sure I am blowing a hole in the mouth or not hooking hard enough? Ive used a Denny structure jig but never got bites though yet on it. I love it for thick grass though. Oh for me , sometimes i like a lil smelly jelly.. haha just sayin.. dont know why but the craw scent.. man ...

[@theholybadger69]

Probably not setting the hook hard enough. I do it all the time. I’ve had big bass get to shore and watch them spit my lure like it was never even hooked. I like braid to 15-20lb fluro too

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Kind of agree its always hard to tell why you lose a fish, but setting the hook to soft are the biggest issues I usually see

[@joepotaczek]

You take your rage craws out of the package and put them in a plano box?

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Been doing it now for 2 years and I love it

[@joepotaczek]

@Todd Castledine Fishing I will have to do that take up alot less space

[@davidalley7270]

what's that wrap on your rod handle? I use omega custom Jigs...Shimano reels, Falcon rods...👍love your channel.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

ACCU CULL Grip Savers. I got them from tackle warehouse don't know if they still carry them or even if they make them but I love them.

[@orskee]

Good info bro

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Thank you

[@bartgrider6895]

Yes, the structure jig is a good design except for the junk they use for the weight. If you skip it and hit a pole, it breaks. I'm not sure what material it is but it's not lead. I prefer Oldham jigs with the screw lock.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Never had an issue.

[@fishdaddy3513]

Man I throw jigs a lot. I like the itsy bitsy with a creature style trailer. Flip it. Drag it. Swim it. Soak it.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

That thing gets bit everywhere

[@MrBA812]

I never go fishing without a jig tied on 👍

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Me neither

[@cjr4497]

I can't even see the deck with all the beans spilled in this video. You gonna bust your ass when you jump up to the trolling motor, LOL.

[@kennyhaworth9606]

Nice video

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Thank you

[@Larry-of7ec]

Jigs is my number-one bait to go to

[@IowaLayoutman]

At 2:45 ..the bug..... For a second I thought it was going to come through the monitor and get me.

[@zacklee3899]

i have always looked at the structure jig but i always end getting the hack attack jig, and honestly I dont really know why either.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Hopefully you'll try this one and see if you can tell the difference

[@cuko3232]

Yo be honest I only catch bass on a jig and big one too I try everything else but I rarely catch anything when I’m bass fishing that why I switch to ultralight fishing. But it’s crazy that when I try a jig I always get a bit. I need to build more confidence on these jig

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Good luck

[@kikstand2011]

Extremely informative! Thanks!

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Thanks

[@davidball3461]

You still need a football jig. That structure jig is triangular and the would get hung in rocks every single cast. It would wedge between when a football head jig wouldn’t

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

I don’t play football

[@terrytriton2265]

That's golden information. Thank you.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

You bet

[@michaelhoang2468]

To get confidence with the jig is just bringing 1 rod with a jig tied on. Throw it till u do is what I did.

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

It’s like my one rod challenge

[@timfitzgerald1652]

The structure jig hangs up at least twice as much around wood is the only problem

[@smwoutdoorfishingadventures]

I think I am the only fishing channel that actually fishes on my channel

[@toddcastledinefishing5924]

Nope, most every other video I fish, but I get a lot of requests to do videos like this. Aim to please.

[@jenlvjim]

Tell SK they need a solid white color